Reviews from the Community

Dr Pousti recommended that I have a two-stage procedure for safety purposes and to achieve the desired look and size I wanted. I had a breast lift at Stage 1 and breast augmentation in Stage 2 three months later.
My surgical procedures went smoothly and I am very pleased with the outcome.
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Unfortunately, almost 3 months into reconstruction it failed. I decided to go with an expander with my radiated skin. My PS was very honest from the beginning that I was very high risk. I was so confident that it would succeed. It didn't! Now I need to make a choice if I will do a flap. I hate...
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I am 2 weeks post OP and have a lot of questions.. my right breast has had a lot of work done to it so... I had reduction and lump removed 1985, then a mastectomy 1990, then a tram flap 1998.. and now an implant August 29,2012.. it is still quite sore, tight.. and oh.. also have a nipple.. have...
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My reconstructed implant is still swollen. I believe it will shrink a little. I had a mastectomy with tram flap surgery with skin sparing 8 years ago.
My reconstructed breast was very small and I decided to have a silicon implant. This is the result after 12 days of surgery.Hi...
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All I can say is wow. Speechless. First, I never knew that breasts could be made to look normal again after breast cancer and mastectomy. What people should really understand is every single medical procedure, big or small, surgical or not, is a process so be patient and healing depends on the...
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Pretty obvious - I had a double mastectomy
I interviewed 3 plastic surgeons. Did not like #1, however I loved #2, Dr. Jeffrey Lang. However, even though breast reconstruction is 100% covered by insurance, his office said I had to pay up front and then get reimbursed! Since I didn't have...
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I am a woman whole loves beauty and when I had gone through the loss of my breasts and then complications on on side, I thought I would never be able to have that beautiful outer shell again. then I meet Dr. Mountcastle.
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After having breast cancer in 08 and a biliateral mastecomy. I had 3 different breast implant surgerys due to difficults problems for 3yrs and never was satisfied with the results and things were not getting better so i decided to take a chance of finding another doctor for a second apenion...
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I had had numerous lumpectomies in prior yrs and 13 in that year alone, finally electing to be proactive, I chose the procedure of a bi-lateral mastectomy to reduced my already high risk of cancer and the number of times I was having to go in for lumpectomies.
My lumps were solid...
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I had a hysterectomy and double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction with implants. My first surgery went much better than I thought. I did however have to get a revision surgery for the implants, which I was told about upfront by my plastic surgeon. He told me to expect several.
Next...
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I had a double mastectomy 18months ago due to breast cancer. I now have the expanders in place to stretch the skin to fit implants. I have had 400mls injected.Just wondering how much to get injected to become about 36b/c.if anyone has pictures I would appreciate it. Feeling a little anxious...
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On my 59th birthday I was diagnosed with stage 3+ invasive lobular breast cancer which was followed by a bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction. Dr. Donath has walked every step with me - the initial surgery and placement of expanders, extensive post-op, chemo, radiation, final implant surgery...
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Having a very strong family history of breast cancer, although somewhat nervous, I knew I needed to look into having a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy. My breast surgeon had given me several names of plastic surgeons to do the reconstruction. Upon my first visit to Dr. Ridha's office, I knew...
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Nov. 2014 I was diagnosed with aggressive stage III breast cancer: invasive ductal carcinoma.
Quite a whirlwind of events went on after that. First chemo then I opted for a bilateral mastectomy.
While during chemo I had to start looking at my options for reconstruction.
I was referred to Dr....
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Had breast cancer in 2010, with a lumpectomy, radiation, and chemo! had breast reconstruction with saline implants, very quick recovery, and I felt fantastic! and looked great! in jan. 2015 breast cancer came back had double mastectomy with immediate tissue expanders! fills once weekly until my...
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After being diagnosed with breast cancer at age 57, I chose to treat it with bilateral mastectomy. I also chose to have Dr. Oliva perform immediate breast reconstruction using tissue harvested from my abdomen. The procedure allowed me to accomplish my goal to be cancer free, and to get on with...
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I am so beyond pleased with my whole experience with Dr Ambay and his staff. I am a 25 yo brca neg and breast cancer free patient. I would not have trusted my health or body with anyone else. I knew once I met him that he was the perfect doctor for me. He talked to me honestly, money is not his...
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So far I am just amazed and thankful for going to "The Center for Restorative Surgery". They have their own Hospital dedicated just for breast health. I have had a double mastectomy skin sparing, nipple sparring procedure done. The have removed my old implants removed and replaced with the fat...
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I was tired of having one breast so much smaller than the other a result of breast cancer in 1997. From my first visit with Dr. Stanwicks I knew I wanted him to do my surgery. He explained all of my options and I decided on the Deip Flap. The procedure was long but my stay in the hospital was...
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